08.04.2015 Tesmec S.p.A.: Acquisition of 100% of Marais Technologies completed Grassobbio (Bergamo – Italy), 8 April 2015 – Following the press release published on 27 March 2015, Tesmec S.p.A. (MTA, STAR: TES), among the main global players offering integrated solutions for infrastructures related to transmission of electrical power and data and material transport, announces that it concluded today the acquisition of the entire share capital of the French company Marais Technologies SAS ("Marais"). For more information on the acquisition of Marais and its strategic importance for Tesmec Group, see the press release of 27 March 2015. **** For further information: Tesmec S.p.A.: Patrizia Pellegrinelli Investor Relator Tel +39 035 4232840 - Fax: +39 035 3844606 E-mail: [email protected] Image Building Media Relations Simona Raffaelli, Alfredo Mele, Claudia Arrighini Tel +39 02.89011300 E-mail: [email protected] This press release is also available on www.tesmec.com in the "Investors" section: http://investor.tesmec.com/Investors/Notices.aspx The Tesmec Group The Group is mainly active in designing, manufacturing and selling special products and integrated solutions for the construction, maintenance and efficiency of infrastructures related to the transportation/delivery of energy, data and material. The Group, established in 1951 and led by Charmain & CEO Ambrogio Caccia Dominioni, relies on more than 490 employees and has six production plants: four in Italy, in Grassobbio (Bergamo), Endine Gaiano (Bergamo), Sirone (Lecco), Monopoli (Bari), one in the USA, in Alvarado (Texas) and one in France, in Durtal. From the IPO, July 1, 2010, the Parent Company has pursued a strategy of diversification of Business announced to offer a complete range of integrated solutions. The Group offers: Stringing • machines and integrated systems for aerial and underground stringing, power lines and fiber optic cables; Tesmec S.p.A. - via Zanica, 17/O - 24050 Grassobbio (Bergamo) - Italy Tel. +39.035.4232911 - Fax +39.035.4522444 - [email protected] - www.tesmec.com Pagina 1 di 2 • integrated solutions for efficiency, management and monitoring of the electricity networks of low, medium and high voltage (solutions for smart grids). Railway • machines and integrated systems for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of overhead railroad wiring/catenaries as well as customized machines for special operations on the line. Trencher • • • high powered tracked trenchers for linear excavation of underground networks and pipelines, and delivery of data, raw materials, and liquid and gaseous materials; high powered tracked trenchers for mining and leveling works (RockHawg); consulting services and specialized excavation at the request of the customer; multi-purpose construction equipment (Gallmac). Both business divisions are developed in accordance with the ISEQ (Innovation, Safety, Efficiency and Quality) philosophy, with environmental sustainability and energy conservation in mind. The know-how achieved in the development of specific technologies and solutions, and the presence of engineering teams and highly skilled technicians, allow Tesmec to directly manage the entire production chain: from the design, production and sale of machinery, to all pre-sales and post-sales. The combination of a cutting-edge product and a deep knowledge on the use of innovative technologies to meet the new demands of the market, allow the Group to offer a winning combination focused on ensuring high performance on the jobsite. Today, the Group does not only sell technologically advanced machines, but fully integrated systems for electrification and excavation that ensure extremely high performance on the job . These results come from the constant pursuit of innovation, safety, efficiency and quality also achieved though the installation of new software aboard our machines that allow safe, reliable and high performance. The Group also has a commercial presence globally in most foreign countries and can count on a direct presence in several continents, consisting of foreign companies and sales offices in USA, South Africa, Russia, Qatar, Bulgaria and China. Tesmec S.p.A. - via Zanica, 17/O - 24050 Grassobbio (Bergamo) - Italy Tel. +39.035.4232911 - Fax +39.035.4522444 - [email protected] - www.tesmec.com Pagina 2 di 2